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What is the Incubator Programme? Are you under 25, living in London and an independent artist making music of Black origin? Our Incubator Programme, a bespoke talent and career development…

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Meet Diya Sohi – singer, actor, performer, and rising star redefining what it means to be a triple threat. With bold vocals, genre-blending soundscapes, and a self-directed career, she’s forging a new path in UK R&B. Elsa Monteith reports…

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Pamela McCormick, founder and director of UD, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 for outstanding services to music education…

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Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that hit her decks – and got a reload – in May. Starring p-rallel, Sam Deely, MRCY, Joy Crookes, KingCrowney, Ben DSP, Lizzie Berchie, VC Pines, JONES, WheelUp, Victoria Port & Olympia Vitalis…

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We headed down to Cococure Haus for the fifth instalment of HAUS Sessions’ headline showcase—and this time, it was UD Incubator artist Skee who took centre stage. Backed by HAUS’ ever-impressive live band, Skee delivered a smooth, confident, and finely-tuned performance that confirmed exactly why he’s one to watch…

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Hailed as the self-proclaimed prodigal son of UD, ManLikeKofi remains a steadfast feature of the ecosystem, an artist, producer, and architect designing sonic cathedrals across digital platforms and through expert production. Driven by faith and the enduring power of practice, ManLikeKofi talks with Elsa Monteith about going viral with gospel, the importance of investing in a quality live performance, and what 10,000 hours of commitment to your artistry can bring you…

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Our friends at HAUS Sessions are back championing the next generation of groundbreaking artists and delivering unforgettable live performances. For this edition, it’s UD Incubator artist Skee stepping up to headline…

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At once a wholly mysterious artist and a musician with a clear vision and identity, Smichington has commanded a listenership despite having released no music, pioneering his sound in the halls, studios, and stages found at the UD Talent House, to high acclaim. Elsa Monteith talks sonics with Level 4 graduate, Smichington…

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#IT2024 is back from Wednesday 25th September – Saturday 28th September. 1 House. 4 Days. 20 events. And they’re all free! Join BBC Music, Universal Music UK, PRS for Music, PPL, High Roller, Finesse Foreva, TRENCH and many more at our east London Talent House…

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#IT2024 Industry Takeover 2024 returns to Talent House, Wed Sept 25th – Sat Sept 28th. 1 House. 4 days. 20 events. All free via UDtickets.com.

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The Skye is the limit for this artist, a young and remarkably talented singer-songwriter hailing from east London by way of sunny St Lucia. With a vocal as assertive and defined as it is gentle and unassuming, Skye has a natural star quality, shaping a spotlight that feels right for them on stages that showcase the full scope of their talent, community, and identity…

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At once conscious lyricist and UK grime MC, J2 has a natural aptitude for introspective rhythms that keep toes tapping and heads nodding, a well-loved east London legend with a steady and respected ascent to 24/7 success. UD touches base with J2 to chat about his dream stage set-up, the Egyptian CDs found in his mum’s car, and who really is the J1 to his J2…

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On Wednesday 31st July you’re invited to join us at Talent House for the Legal 101 with Michael Lucas, Olivia Aikins and Ben Foulston. You’ll learn about your legal rights – and how to protect them – in the music industry & more…

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With a sound reminiscent of a genre still yet to be uncovered, MARACHÉ catches up with UD to discuss the reason behind her moniker, the tracks that never fail to put her in a good mood in the morning, and why Ice Spice was at the top of her 2023 Spotify Wrapped…

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With a sound somewhere close to Knucks by way of Dave and Skepta, Zuko Rosemeid is a product of his musical upbringing, an artist well-equipped with tracks fast making their way beyond their home south of the river. Zuko chats with UD about his background in acting, his love for performance, and his Avatar origin story…

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Armed with a pen and camera, Tumi Mary Ogundamisi & Dre Lenses report from the mosh pit at east London venue Colours, where Saiming and Zuko Rosemeid kicked off their South To The Stars tour…

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